OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas Browser Introduces Actions Feature and Video Understanding
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OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing a new "Actions" feature that allows users to interact with web content directly within the browser. The browser can now understand videos, particularly YouTube videos, and generate timestamps. Atlas integrates ChatGPT into the browsing experience, enabling users to ask questions and get help without switching tabs or copying links. It also includes features like browser memories for context retention and an agent mode for automated workflows. OpenAI has released an update focusing on stability, memory management, and user interface improvements. The update includes better suggestions for the Ask ChatGPT sidebar and quality-of-life upgrades across tabs, search, and UI polish. OpenAI plans to release Atlas for Windows 11.
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21.01.2026 04:00 1 articles · 23h ago
ChatGPT Atlas Browser Introduces Actions Feature and Video Understanding
OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing a new "Actions" feature that allows users to interact with web content directly within the browser. The browser can now understand videos, particularly YouTube videos, and generate timestamps. The recent update focuses on stability, memory management, and user interface improvements. OpenAI plans to release Atlas for Windows 11.
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- OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.01.2026 04:00
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ChatGPT Atlas browser integrates AI directly into the browsing experience, allowing users to ask questions and get help without switching tabs.
First reported: 21.01.2026 04:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.01.2026 04:00
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The browser can understand videos, particularly YouTube videos, and generate timestamps for them.
First reported: 21.01.2026 04:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.01.2026 04:00
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Atlas includes a "browser memories" feature that retains context from previously visited sites.
First reported: 21.01.2026 04:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.01.2026 04:00
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An "agent mode" allows the browser to open tabs and click through workflows for users, with safety limits and extra caution on sensitive sites.
First reported: 21.01.2026 04:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.01.2026 04:00
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The recent update focuses on stability, memory management, and user interface improvements.
First reported: 21.01.2026 04:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.01.2026 04:00
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OpenAI plans to release Atlas for Windows 11.
First reported: 21.01.2026 04:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.01.2026 04:00